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I'm Cool......Aren't I?

Since my kids have started school again (they are now starting their 4th week) I've made a deal with them to help get them out the door on time. If they make it to the car by the specified time they...

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I Can Sell That!

My little LiLi is always thinking. (What am I going to do if she wants to be a philosophy major one day?) She ponders life's little secrets, ways to help others, ways to get back at others, and ways to...

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It's A Love/Hate Thang!

I have this love/hate relationship with hurricanes. On the one hand, I hate the destruction they bring. I do not wish calamity or sorrow on anyone. On the other hand.......I love the weather it pushes...

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An Elephant Safari

Well, not really....But we did go the the Riddles Elephant Sanctuary today. What an adventure.I have been told by many, and I admit to it myself, that I cannot find my way out of a paper bag. A little...

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It's All In The Name.....

Who knew they would have my name?What Marnita MeansYou are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for...

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Six Flags and Thunderstorms

This past weekend I took a trip to St. Louis, MO with my three kiddos. They were so excited to go to Six Flags. We were really in need of some bonding. It was great just having fun with the kids, not...

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Why do it myself when I can just get a boy to do it?

Yesterday before school, Ya Ya and I were talking and the strangest things came up. I asked her to turn in a PTA form to the school secretary for me and she said "Okay, I'll get one of the boys to do...

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It's Gil Stovall, Ya'll!

A few weeks ago Gil Stovall visited my childrens' school. Who is Gil Stovall you ask? He swam the butterfly on the 2008 USA swim team along with Michael Phelps. What's he doing down here in the south,...

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Emotional Tsunami vs Hot Flashes

Last night I was reminded of how horrible those pre-puberty days were. YaYa is falling head first into puberty with all the grace of a Tsunami. I feel so bad for her. One minute she is perfectly fine,...

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On a Trolley to Treasure Island

Isn't this the neatest way to travel to a field trip destination? I went with LiLi's class to see Treasure Island last week. Because their school is located in the downtown area it is much easier to...

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Just Do It!

It has been so long since I last posted anything.....It is hard to start back because I feel like I have to catch up on everything that has happened in the past month or so. Well, this morning I...

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What???!!!

Yesterday, after picking up my kids from school, I dropped by the library to return a few books. As I was driving down the road a car started to pull out of a bank drive and almost hit the side of my...

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The Esteemed One

I don't have a lot of time this morning but I just wanted to let you know that my baby, LiLi, made the esteemed list at school. This means she made all A's the first grading quarter. I am so proud of...

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Me, Three, and History

It is on days like this that I am so grateful for the simple teachings of my grandmother, Lessie. Throughout my life I listened to her tell me that in God's eyes there is no color. She taught me to be...

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4 Kids...Spring Break...Boredom

My kids have been on Spring Break this past week, and yes I am still alive, barely! We had a few rainy days that they had to really work at to pass the boredom. Their cousin, Boo Boo, was over for...

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Little Rock to New York to Madrid

I'm blogging just a little late but here are the adventures thus far.In the security line at the Little Rock airport we are behind an elderly lady in a wheelchair begging the security personnel to let...

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It's Good To Be Me!

Today was a good day to be me! I woke up to a little girl snuggling me and anxious to be on our way to General Conference. This is a semi annual meeting where we are able to hear from the General...

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A Purpose And A Plan

     I was talking to a friend tonight and observed her crocheting a scarf.  I asked about the pattern and who she was making it for.  The answer gave me a new purpose!       This friend works with...

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Halloween With The Bisbee's

I'm just a little late posting our Halloween pictures, but I had so many to sort through.Here are our pumpkins all ready for carving.  They were picked out with great care!Hattie wanted in on all the...

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Organic.....Is It Worth It?

You would think with a title like this I would be talking about nice green, clean veggies and fruits......Guess again!Yesterday my trusty Sherman the Tank (non eco-friendly big white Suburban because...

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